Kia Forte vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Honda Civic

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,989 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Honda Civic width70.8 in – 70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic is 2.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.3 in)
  • Width: Honda Civic is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Kia Forte is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic is 19 lb heavier (2,848 lb vs 2,867 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Honda Civic is 2.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.3 in)
  2. Height: Kia Forte is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.1 in)
  3. Curb weight: Honda Civic is 19 lb heavier (2,848 lb vs 2,867 lb)
  4. Width: Honda Civic is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CivicHonda Civic is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Honda Civic
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CivicHonda Civic is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CivicBased on length × width (Honda Civic)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteHonda CivicDifference
Length182.7 in180.3 in2.4 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in0.1 in
Height56.5 in56.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance5.3 in
Curb weight2,848 lb2,867 lb19 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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